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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.05, 7,952.68 and 2,835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.05, 7,952.68 and 2,835.95 is: 4,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.05 : 7,952.68 = 2,835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.05/7,952.68 = 2,835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.05x = 7,952.68 × 2,835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.05x = 22,553,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,366.63/5,299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.11

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